Cats can get down in the dumps sometimes. And sometimes depressed cats are misread as being lazy. But if your cat is bored or under-stimulated, he/she may get a little blue. Especially if your cat is an indoor/outdoor cat and winter comes along, making it too cold for the kitty to spend time outside. I don’t really mind the cold that much, but snow really ticks me off.
In this video, my uncle Spike is a little depressed, but his family gives him extra love and attention to try to brighten his day. What do you do to cheer up your cat?
You fat lazy cats out there better tell your “persons” to get up off their thangs, because you need your exercise. Daily. Especially if you are a house cat. I, personally, HAVE to run and play, and I need something to chase after, or else I go nuts and start doing “bad” things, like knocking the stuff off my person’s dresser in the middle of the night. Which is kind of fun, actually.
My new friends, Lucy and Juno, are only one year old and they get REALLY restless. They are still kittens, practically. And kittens and young cats should have at least 2 doses of 15 minute running and playing and hiding and catching. Watch Juno and Lucy play — aren’t they just the prettiest cats!
Even if you are an older cat, you need your daily exercise, even it’s only for a few minutes each day. If your person is “too busy” to play with you, I suggest terrorizing them until they pay you some attention. Or meowing like a madcat.
And to all the cat persons out there who are having trouble getting your cat to play with you, here’s a hint: try hiding toys from the cat - hide the toy around the corner, or behind a piece of furniture. Don’t just shove a toy in a cat’s face - that is no fun at all. All cats are different, but most cats love it when they can be sneaky and pounce on some unsuspecting, hiding, object. Also, visit your local pet store for some ideas, or try these homemade cat toy ideas.
Your cat will be happier when they have get proper exercise, and they will behave better.
If you have any cat play tips that you would like to share, I’d be glad to hear them.
This cool cat I know, George, (also one of the prettiest cats I know) recently attended a Twicnic (a twitter-related picnic) with his person, Abby. He sent me this cool footage from the Twicnic - check it out:
George’s day in the park reminded me of how easy it is for me to get distracted when outdoors and wander off, or worse yet, to get frightened and hide somewhere very well-hidden. (Which is quite a pain for our “persons” when they are ready for us to come back indoors.) If you’re a city cat like me and George, it can be troublesome when we want to go outdoors and are worried about getting hit by giant spinning rubber wheels or chased by ferocious and nasty, ugly dogs. [ugh. dogs.]
It’s a good thing George’s person, Abby, did the smart thing by buying a cat harness and cat leash. The harness is necessary because if a person was to simply put a leash on a cat collar, the cat would have a high probability of strangling itself. I know this because I’ve been there! Fortunately I had a safety collar on that broke, and I was able to get loose. My person is an idiot sometimes.
Anyway, the next time you city cats want to take a walk in the park or go to a Twicnic, tell your person you would like a cat leash and cat harness, so they will be more likely to allow you the freedom of the great outdoors.
Hey, Pretty Cats. This week my “friend” made another video about the importance of pet grass for cats. We cats know grass is great to munch on, but humans for some reason have a hard time believing this sometimes, as we’re supposed to be carnivores. Well, I eat grass, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. I like how it feels between my teeth. AND, it helps my tummy feel goood.
Now, I’m always eating grass when I’m in the yard, but when it’s too cold to go outside, I miss eating yummy green grass. (Sometimes I eat my human’s lettuce, but she doesn’t eat salads all that often.)
Anyway, if you are a cat that never likes to go outside, it can be tough to get your teeth on anything green. Luckily, I know a thing or two about gardening, and I can show you how to plant your own pet grass for inside the house.
Planting cat grass is simple, fun, and good for you. Watch this video, or read below.
Cat Grass Planting Instructions:
You can buy seeds for pet grass at most stores that sell seeds, such as Whole Foods, Home Depot, or your local garden center. You should have a somewhat short and wide pot, and something not breakable, lest you should knock it over while grazing. About 4-5 inches in diameter and maybe 5-6 inches in depth should do the trick. Then buy some potting soil. Next put a little of your soil in the pot (about 1-2 inches), then put your seeds in the pot on top of the dirt. Don’t be skimpy on the seeds. They should completely cover the soil. Then cover the seeds with the soil. Leave about an inch of space at the top of the pot. Water the seeds. Make sure the soil is very moist. Then set it in the window, water the seeds EVERY DAY, and in about a week you will have yummy green lush grass to eat. yay - a healthy cat!
Listen up my fellow kitty-cats. You never want to have bad breath, especially if you have to live with other animals (or humans). Plus, it’s just not healthy — you can get all kinds of sores and nasty diseases (Gingivitis-stomatitus and periodontal) in your mouth if you don’t brush your teeth daily. The cost and pet anxiety of mouth diseases far outweigh the time it takes to brush your teeth every day. Plus, you’ll never be a pretty cat if your teeth are not sparkling white, like mine.
To get started, buy a pet toothbrush and PET toothpaste (DO NOT use human toothpaste; you won’t like it, and it will hurt your mouth). And if any humans are reading this, puh-lease brush your dog’s teeth, too! They have such nasty breath. Dog breath makes me gag up hairballs.
Watch this video for a complete demonstration of how to brush a cat’s teeth properly. If you have comments or other tips for brushing your teeth, please share them below.
This site is all about how ugly cats (like you) can become the prettiest cat (like me).
My name is Flora. I am The Prettiest Cat. I’m being very generous by giving away my beauty and health tips (for cats). My life revolves around other people ooh-ing and ahh-ing over me, and I have to keep up appearances. Plus, I don’t like aging and believe preventative health care is much cheaper than having to see the vet every few months. (And I absolutely loathe being prodded and pulled, not to mention trapped in a cage and bounced around in that horrid, loud car).
The Prettiest Cat, Flora
My “friend”, as he likes to refer to himself, has recently taken up video production and decided to make a few cat videos for your viewing pleasure. You can see the first one below. I would not have allowed it under normal circumstances, but I cut a deal with the little bastard and in the end it was worth the sacrifice. Plus, who knows? The right person could be watching and this cat could be a movie star someday.
In addition, my human provides assistance by conducting research on cat health and editing my posts.
If you would like to keep in touch, please follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/floracat and feel free to leave comments on my blog posts.
In the meantime, you can see what a pretty cat I am by watching this video my “friend” made:
